tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post9019290582565617349..comments2024-01-30T10:46:39.914+00:00Comments on Dartmoor Ramblings: HUNGRY CATERPILLAR & A BREAK IN TRANSMISSION Em Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-64766994178197927382013-08-29T17:21:57.220+01:002013-08-29T17:21:57.220+01:00You're right, it is much maligned. Tilbury, no...You're right, it is much maligned. Tilbury, not so beautiful but by the sea was great. Will post soon....Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-28064726177716171642013-08-29T17:21:00.683+01:002013-08-29T17:21:00.683+01:00Exhausted but a really good trip. Exhausted but a really good trip. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-30357221748543205752013-08-29T17:20:39.921+01:002013-08-29T17:20:39.921+01:00Just back and he's grown at least an inch in f...Just back and he's grown at least an inch in five days!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-69010731584389058372013-08-28T15:41:28.424+01:002013-08-28T15:41:28.424+01:00What a super post!
Happy Birthday, Snippet.
So gla...What a super post!<br />Happy Birthday, Snippet.<br />So glad you are training Jack not to worry the sheep -too much at risk if he caused trouble.<br />I hope you enjoy Essex where I grew up.<br />A much maligned county with lots of fascinating history.<br />I look forward to seeing your photos of it.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-40926454588772512482013-08-24T10:35:33.171+01:002013-08-24T10:35:33.171+01:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY SNIPPET! Hope you all have a good ...HAPPY BIRTHDAY SNIPPET! Hope you all have a good time on your travels.ann @ studiohydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01615115294267727281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-89066036193913942082013-08-23T22:04:02.369+01:002013-08-23T22:04:02.369+01:00Wow, those caterpillar pics are amazing and it'...Wow, those caterpillar pics are amazing and it's nice to see Jack again and see he is growing...Cait O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04569760764766505179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-49118597326635541612013-08-23T19:19:42.262+01:002013-08-23T19:19:42.262+01:00The caterpillar does look elephantine doesn't ...The caterpillar does look elephantine doesn't it? This one's trunk is not as prominent as some I've seen. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-6531886057441772432013-08-23T19:16:18.842+01:002013-08-23T19:16:18.842+01:00Only one to groom thank goodness!Only one to groom thank goodness!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-2602477195477111222013-08-23T19:15:57.909+01:002013-08-23T19:15:57.909+01:00It was about two inches long....scary.It was about two inches long....scary.Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-73540469991121856832013-08-23T19:15:35.732+01:002013-08-23T19:15:35.732+01:00It looks like velvet doesn't it?It looks like velvet doesn't it?Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-42827061555223560862013-08-23T00:14:32.516+01:002013-08-23T00:14:32.516+01:00I knew that the caterpillar is Deilephila elpenor ...I knew that the caterpillar is Deilephila elpenor - one of my best friends did his PhD on the thermoregulation of that sp. a long time ago. But I didn't know the funny English name! So thanks! Lots of lovely photos as usual. I so enjoy this glimpse into your worldMargarethe Brummermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623937180200255796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-66178171479218691452013-08-22T22:44:15.703+01:002013-08-22T22:44:15.703+01:00He's a lovely puppy
Shiny and sweet as a nutHe's a lovely puppy<br />Shiny and sweet as a nutJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-46523980794610468882013-08-22T21:18:39.838+01:002013-08-22T21:18:39.838+01:00I'm glad they don't come in a bigger size!...I'm glad they don't come in a bigger size!! : )<br />Enjoy your holiday!!happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-11130650812463195832013-08-22T21:01:37.621+01:002013-08-22T21:01:37.621+01:00Happy Birthday Snippet! A lovely post Em, that ca...Happy Birthday Snippet! A lovely post Em, that caterpillar is beautiful not to mention that gorgeous puppy :-)The Three Muleteershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05247097408523136083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-65981743424191428242013-08-22T19:36:51.151+01:002013-08-22T19:36:51.151+01:00I need a good insect book too. One for the Christm...I need a good insect book too. One for the Christmas list. Would appreciate your recommendations....Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-77344444111961497342013-08-22T19:35:54.814+01:002013-08-22T19:35:54.814+01:00It was the size of a small snake, so excellent cam...It was the size of a small snake, so excellent camouflage!<br />Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-1119864562124458762013-08-22T19:35:20.134+01:002013-08-22T19:35:20.134+01:00It's usually better in the SE isn't it. Fo...It's usually better in the SE isn't it. For some reason, when we moved down here, I was under the illusion that the SW was balmy.....not so!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-39547320147653431812013-08-22T19:34:16.132+01:002013-08-22T19:34:16.132+01:00Thank you for you assurance - it doesn't have ...Thank you for you assurance - it doesn't have as big a 'trunk' as some pictures I've seen so I wasn't sure. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-85934397066779367182013-08-22T17:19:52.803+01:002013-08-22T17:19:52.803+01:00Having consulted my new insect book I'm sure i...Having consulted my new insect book I'm sure it's an elephant hawk moth. Wow what an incredible creature. Enjoy your holiday.SeagullSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857680854262709165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-22880488130946403182013-08-22T14:02:17.316+01:002013-08-22T14:02:17.316+01:00Happy Birthday Snippet!
I love the scary eye patt...Happy Birthday Snippet!<br /><br />I love the scary eye pattern on the caterpillar. It's there to fool birds into thinking there's a snake in the bush instead of a tasty meal. I'd be a little alarmed myself if I suddenly noticed that!Christian Perrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835955663432829705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-60820535170605390162013-08-22T11:45:42.878+01:002013-08-22T11:45:42.878+01:00Wonderful photos, Em. Your close up pics of the ca...Wonderful photos, Em. Your close up pics of the caterpillar show what an amazing little creature it is. I love the pictures of dogs, too, enjoying the sun and Snippet keeping an eye on his neighbours. Happy Birthday to him! Have a lovely break - and hope the weather is good to you in my part of the world!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-28946545186641249392013-08-22T10:25:16.094+01:002013-08-22T10:25:16.094+01:00Happy Birthday to Snippet :) The caterpillar is in...Happy Birthday to Snippet :) The caterpillar is incredible looks like Elephant Hawk Moth to me. Have a great break :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-618450376965143822013-08-22T08:56:04.816+01:002013-08-22T08:56:04.816+01:00It does, doesn't it? I wouldn't like to me...It does, doesn't it? I wouldn't like to meet him on a dark night. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-23147192426338951372013-08-22T08:55:35.299+01:002013-08-22T08:55:35.299+01:00It's a trial, I agree. I wouldn't bother u...It's a trial, I agree. I wouldn't bother unless I really liked the person in question!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-11231887275870544492013-08-22T08:54:48.151+01:002013-08-22T08:54:48.151+01:00The crawly was a bit creepy. The crawly was a bit creepy. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.com